Info: www.croydon.gov.uk/summerfestival

London's largest Mela is back with a superb line up for all the family:

MAIN STAGE

The Asli Bollywood Band

Classic Hindi film songs from this popular seven-piece band with two vocalists and special guest singer Nirmal Udhas whose mellow voice has both range and depth, loading his dinging with feeling.

Panjabi MC

DJ/Producer PMC, is one of the first UK Bhangra artists to breakthrough into the mainstream charts placing Bhangra on the map and catching the hearts of a wider audience. The young innovator has toured world wide, produced a string of albums and collaborated with a range of high profile artists.

Sonia Panesar featuring Ravi Rai

Singer Sonia Panesar takes the stage with rapper Ravi Rai and guest dhol drummers in an explosive mix of musical styles.

Revive

They're young, they're fresh and they've just released an album called Reach. Revive are 7 young musicians who's background range from Asian Classical right through to R n B and Garage. The dynamic crew performs a mix of Hindi classics, bollywood remixes and pop with a sprinkling of bhangra and garage.

Bapi das Baul

Paris based artist Bapi Das Baul is the eighth generation of one of the most respected Baul families in Calcutta. His lively ensemble mixes traditional music with electronica. Baul, is derived from the Sanskrit word "vahula" and the Bauls are possessed with madness and inspiration, creating joyous music and melody with a range of handmade instruments and voice.

Loveleena

Croydon based singer Loveleena wowed the crowds at last years Mela with a guest appearance on the classical stage. This year Loveleena is back, joined by a host of performers, to open the main stage with an upbeat pop set presenting classic popular film songs, folk tunes, ghazals and geet.

NACH ARENA

The dance music stage is again promoted by Class:Act. Dedicated to the younger generation, prepare yourself to Nach the day away with a host of DJs, MCs, singers and explosive performances. Featuring Rishi Rich, Bee2, Mr Rekhtic, Hartinder Singh Dhami, award winning DJ's Stevoss & J Maka and much much more!

ARC CLASSICAL STAGE

This year the Asian Resource Centre have provided a laid back area with a classical stage featuring Santoor Player Kiranpal Singh + Tabla and Sarang and a stunning performance with Monorama Prasdad (South Indian Vocalist) with Mridagam and Violinist

COMMUNITY STAGE

This years community stage has the usual hussle and bustle of dances and singers from around Croydon, showcasing their talents and creating a vibrant space.